In the year-earlier period, Knight reported net income of $15.2 million, or 19 cents per share, and revenue of $235.4 million.

“We experienced greater demand for our capacity as well as a stronger used equipment market,” said CEO Kevin Knight in a statement.

“Our improved performance was a result of our focus on improving production, recruiting and developing driving associates . . . intensifying our cost-control efforts and realizing the benefits of a solid used equipment market,” he said.

Knight is ranked No. 31 on the Transport Topics Top 100 listing of the largest U.S. and Canadian for-hire carriers.